Photographic Print : Cover of the ILN 26th August 1865
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Cover of the ILN 26th August 1865
Cover of the Illustrated London News, 26th August 1865, featuring the breaking of the Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern, engraving from a sketch by special artist Robert Dudley. Date: 1865
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Media ID 14377917
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1865 26th Atlantic Breaking Cable News Newspaper Telegraph
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating piece showcases the Cover of the ILN 26th August 1865, an iconic moment in history. Witness the breaking of the Atlantic telegraph cable on board the Great Eastern, as beautifully captured in this engraving from a sketch by Robert Dudley, exclusively from Mary Evans Prints Online. Add a touch of historical charm to your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 27.9cm (7.3" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This cover of the Illustrated London News, dated 26th August 1865, showcases a pivotal moment in the annals of communication history. The image, an engraving from a sketch by special artist Robert Dudley, depicts the dramatic scene aboard the Great Eastern, as engineers and crew members worked tirelessly to locate and repair the damaged Atlantic telegraph cable. The Atlantic telegraph cable, a marvel of the 19th century, had been laid across the Atlantic Ocean with the goal of connecting Europe and North America through instant communication. However, on this fateful day, the cable was discovered to have been damaged, leaving the world's most powerful nations without their newly established transatlantic connection. The cover of the Illustrated London News captures the spirit of determination and innovation that defined the era. The Great Eastern, a massive iron-hulled steamship, had been converted into a cable-laying vessel for this very purpose. The crew, led by the visionary Sir Charles Bright, worked around the clock to locate the break in the cable and make the necessary repairs. This image serves as a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of the human spirit, as well as the profound impact of communication technology on the world. The successful repair of the Atlantic telegraph cable marked the beginning of a new era of global connectivity, forever changing the way people communicated and interacted with one another.
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